Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi has condoled with the former Governor Ibrahim Idris over the demise of his son and former member representing Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Muhammed Ibrahim Idris.
This is contained in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo describing the death of the late federal lawmaker as a tragic loss and expressed deep sympathy for the family of former Governor Ibrahim Idris.
According to Governor Ododo, the late Hon. Muhammed Ibrahim Idris was an older brother in whom he had found a worthy compatriot, noting that their last meeting was in March, 2024 when he came in the company of stakeholders from Omala Local Government area on a solidarity visit to him as the Governor of Kogi State during which they had useful discussions on plans for the development of the state.
The Governor urged the family of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris to take solace in the fact that the late Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Idris lived a life filled with worthy accomplishments as a politician and a businessman.
Governor Ododo prayed that Allah grant the former lawmaker eternal rest and for his family to find the fortitude to bear the loss.
Born December 8, 1969, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Idris who represented Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal constituency from 2011 to 2015 died on Wednesday April 10, 2024 in Abuja at the age of 55.
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Son of a former governor of Kogi State, and member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Idris has reportedly díed in Abuja.
Mohammed was reported to have slumped and died on Wednesday in his house in Abuja shortly after returning from the Eid praying ground where he joined other faithful to observe the two rakah Eid -el-fitr prayer.
Mohammed who represented Ankpa, Olamaboro and Omala federal Constituency of Kogi State between 2011 and 2015 was the son of former Governor Ibrahim Idris.
The late Federal lawmaker has since been buried at the Gudu cemetery, Abuja, according to Islamic rites.